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DK08 KFL

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,115 mi
Last recorded106,115 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 KFL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 106,115 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 30 Aug 2024 102,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust shield defective

Reversing lamp inoperative

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 102,004 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust shield defective

Reversing lamp inoperative

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 92,523 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 85,455 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 85,455 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 72,981 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 72,976 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 71,215 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x 2 ()

Nearside Rear brake caliper damp around parking brake lever / mechanism and not fully returning to stop

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded and rubbing on tank breathe hard plastic pipe (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Rear exhaust silencer skin corroded

Pass 29 May 2019 59,733 miles

Back box outer skin corroded

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Very slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 53,141 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 53,141 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 51,731 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 51,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front tyres cracked and near legal limit

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 47,232 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 47,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 42,196 miles

nails in both rear tyres

rear tyres cracked

Fail 12 Feb 2016 42,196 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nails in both rear tyres

rear tyres cracked

Pass 12 Feb 2015 35,814 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 29,186 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 22,602 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 22,602 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 15,725 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 8,993 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?

Based on 3,964,856 MOT tests across 342,511 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,230
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
342,511
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 119,614
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,702
Stop lamp not working 50,601
position lamp(s) not working 45,153
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 43,548
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DK08 KFL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 67,484 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Ibiza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 119,614 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK08 KFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 18 years old, this Seat Ibiza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DK08 KFL registered?

DK08 KFL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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